The End Is Near... What Would You Do?

Blizzard's having some fun with their new forums (how can they not, they're pretty awesome!) and they've posted their first poll, asking a pretty interesting question:

If you believed the end of Azeroth was nigh, what would be the first thing you'd do?

Most of the options are pretty funny, and a few raise some very good points - like why not just go to Outland? Награнд is pretty nice every time of the year, after all, and there's no reminder of Deathwing ravaging the land. Besides, who doesn't love floating islands?

The earth shakes with growing frequency. Elementals pour out of rifts like rodents escaping a sinking ship. Your esteemed faction leaders, barely recovered from the strain of the campaign in Northrend, have been summoned to deliberate on a matter most urgent. And now, doomsayers affiliated with the Twilight's Hammer are gathering openly within the city walls, preaching the coming of something dark and ancient... and the ruination of all.

What in the Light's name is going on?

With the world in upheaval and its people in a panic, it's time to prepare for the worst. If the end of Azeroth is indeed at hand, how would you want to spend your final days?

You can check out Blizzard's poll in this forum thread and make your choice. Personally, I'm a sucker for Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (and judging by the results so far, I'm not the only one) but there's some pretty good choices (Blizzard loves their Invader Zim references, too, of course). The blog tags are pretty funny, too.

It's hard to imagine that our characters are living in a world where we don't know that Deathwing is coming, don't know the Cataclysm is going to destroy pretty much everything and can't even fathom the challenges and atrocities we're about to face (like female dwarf shamans). But hey, it's the truth. Blizzard's suggestions aren't good enough for you? Ok, the Cataclysm is coming - what are you going to do?

Комментарии

Комментарий от g33ksquared

What can we do but await our destiny. There is no stopping cataclysm. I would probably hang out in Darnassus since my people live there. Maybe eat some strudels while the sky falls.

Комментарий от SirQuake

on 2010-11-11T00:56:20-06:00

It's hard to imagine that our characters are living in a world where we don't know that Deathwing is coming, don't know the Cataclysm is going to destroy pretty much everything

I don't see how our characters would know. Yeah the earth shaking might give a little hint, and the Twilight Cultists shooting their mouth might let us know SOMETHING is going to happen, but the world as we know it changed forever and the return of Deathwing?

Комментарий от Linera

Doom doom doo doom doom,DOOMY-DOOMY-DOOM,doom do do DOOM,Do do DOOM,doomy-doomy-doomy,Doom doom doom THE END

Комментарий от Vladrik

on 2010-11-11T01:54:23-06:00

It's hard to imagine that our characters are living in a world where we don't know that Deathwing is coming, don't know the Cataclysm is going to destroy pretty much everything

I don't see how our characters would know. Yeah the earth shaking might give a little hint, and the Twilight Cultists shooting their mouth might let us know SOMETHING is going to happen, but the world as we know it changed forever and the return of Deathwing?

I don't think our "characters" would have a clue.

I think Miyari meant it the same way you did; she's speaking more literally.

the question she poses to me is this: what if you were realistically in Azeroth as your character? would you know what's coming? no, you wouldn't, and that's why it's hard to imagine, because that's NOT how it is. your character itself does not possess the same knowledge you do about the Cataclysm.

we know what's going to happen, and as such, it'd be the same thing as if Blizzard never told us about any of this or even hinted at it, and we (somehow) logged on one day and everything was DRASTICALLY different. we'd feel exactly the way our characters will/should (from a realist/lore perspective).

sorry for the tl;dr, I just wanted to point that out. >_>;

Комментарий от naecroknight

on 2010-11-11T03:01:22-06:00

You know, I remember helping Malfurion kill this big corrupt dude with horns and 2 awesome swords, I think I'll go live in that big castle and rule Outland now.

Also, bringing Jaina with me to keep the human race alive ;)

Комментарий от ganny

on 2010-11-11T03:04:55-06:00

If I could have voted twice, I would have picked both the Hitchhiker's and the Zim reference.

Комментарий от NyteShady

on 2010-11-11T04:17:05-06:00

If I were my character...

I'd train. a lot. Whatever class I may be, I'd train my ass off. I'd arm myself with the best weaponry and armor, pour over texts concerning Apocalyptic events that are consistent with unstable geological activity..

..and drink my weight in booze.Because no matter how you swing it, we're still screwed.

Комментарий от geniusdude

on 2010-11-11T06:09:38-06:00

Strip down to my skivvies and dance on the nearest mailbox.

best choice

Комментарий от nickthegrrr

on 2010-11-11T06:21:52-06:00

Finally screw the cops and shoot that belf in her skivvies dancing on the mailbox.

Комментарий от zer0end

on 2010-11-11T06:55:43-06:00

I couldn't believe what I read until I saw this choice! I MUST sing the Doom Song!

Doom doom doo doom doom,DOOMY-DOOMY-DOOM,doom do do DOOM,Do do DOOM,doomy-doomy-doomy,Doom doom doom THE END

Комментарий от darth603

on 2010-11-11T06:56:56-06:00

Since the poll isn't recording votes right now, I'd head for Outland and probably make my living as a Skyguard Ranger.

Комментарий от greg1martin

on 2010-11-11T07:57:32-06:00

My only plan is to get the achievement of being killed by Deathwing on every one of my toons.

Edit: I have not seen Deathwing except in the trailer. Guess that is one achievement I am not going to get.

Комментарий от Rankkor

on 2010-11-11T08:17:49-06:00

I'll just use the Death Gate to port to the ebon hold and be safe from the carnage, after all the ebon hold is a mobile flying impregnable fortress capable of going toe-to-toe with naxxramas itself, when deathwing is blowing stuff up we can just fly away on it, and if Dwing comes looking for trouble we can outrun him on it.

>=D

Комментарий от DoctorLore

on 2010-11-11T08:21:12-06:00

I'd spend all my time training my protection spells, then on the day of reckoning I'd go somewhere nice and cold like Winterspring; make an igloo, cast Mage Ward, Mana Shield, Ice Barrier and Ice Block in a manner reflecting the world ending.

And if it doesn't work? Hey, I'm undead, I came back once before, I'll do it again. Those who've read ahead know what the Dark Lady can do.

Комментарий от Darvon

on 2010-11-11T09:53:20-06:00

I'd do what the Draenei have been trying to do, repair most of the damage done to the environment, even if the Cataclysm is inevitable, there is still healing to be done.